Caramel Frosting
Elevate your desserts with the luscious, homemade decadence of caramel frosting—a rich and buttery icing that perfectly balances the deep caramel notes of brown sugar with the silky smoothness of heavy cream. This quick and easy caramel frosting recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, blending pantry staples like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and sifted powdered sugar for a velvety texture and irresistibly sweet flavor. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this versatile frosting is both fluffy and indulgent, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or everyday treats. Whether you’re baking for a celebration or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this caramel frosting will add a luxurious touch to your creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan set over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Add the brown sugar to the melted butter and stir until combined. Continue to cook the mixture, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture turns smooth.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes until the mixture is fully combined and slightly thickened.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Let the caramel mixture cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the caramel to a mixing bowl. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed with an electric mixer. Once combined, increase the mixer to medium speed and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of additional heavy cream until the desired consistency is reached. If it is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
Allow the frosting to cool completely before spreading it on cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.0 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.0 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 779 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 841.3 g | 306% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 826.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 673 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
